“This was an internal mistake which has now created a big mess.”

A spokesman for Chapman Taylor, an international architectural firm, which mistakenly unveiled advanc­­ed plans for a mega-construction project in Qala that is still being adjudicated by the government.


“You will have to steamroll over us.”

Nationalist Party leader Simon Busuttil warning the government that the PN was steadfast against the building of a university on pristine land at Żonqor Point.


“You’re not at a pastizzi shop.”

Magistrate Miriam Hayman replying to Yousef Essesi of St Julian’s when he asked her what he would get if he pleaded guilty to the various charges filed against him.


“If you don’t have asylum, your life here is zero: you don’t have a status and have to survive in a container.”

Somali Hafso Abdirahman on the difficulties encountered by migrants not granted asylum, which includes living in a ‘container’, not being able to apply for a job, open a bank account or get married.


“Leave us in peace.”

A visibly frustrated Mosta resident sounds his opposition during a hearing on the planned shooting range at Tarġa Gap.


“The most outstanding thing about him was that he had such a kind heart.”

Francesca Balzan, curator at Palazzo Falson in Mdina, pays tribute to Maurice de Giorgio, chairman of Fondazzjoni Patrimonju Malti, who died aged 91.

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